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Tal Ben Haim cried: "My mother who passed away gave everything for me, I still live her"
The legendary 39-year-old has announced his retirement from football and joining the team’s professional team: “I have always felt like I am the country’s ambassador abroad.
I got where I was thanks to my parents, who accompanied me and supported me in every step I took.
I will never get rid of the love for them "
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Ophir Saar
Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 17:00 Updated: 17:43
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Tal Ben Haim officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 39 today (Wednesday).
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Ends a glorious episode.
Tal Ben Haim (Photo: Udi Citation)
Ben Haim, who will celebrate his 40th birthday this March, grew up in the Maccabi Tel Aviv children's team in the media.
After three successful years he signed at Chelsea, where he won credit under Jose Mourinho but precisely after the arrival of Abraham Grant as a replacement he was pushed to the edge of the bench and continued to roam between Manchester City, Sunderland, Portsmouth, West Ham and Queens Park Rangers. At the end of nine years in England, Ben Haim signed for Standard Liege in 2013, but was again not revived under an Israeli coach, this time Guy Luzon, and after another trip to England in a Charlton uniform, returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2015.
In his second term with the Yellows, Ben Haim contented himself with winning the Toto Cup in three years, after which he moved to Betar Jerusalem and signed for two years, and last summer he extended his contract by one season. At all times after the 101st of Yossi Benyon) and a lone goal, and even served temporarily as the team captain after the affair of Eran Zehavi's film shooting.
An exciting farewell.
Ben Haim with Rotensteiner (Photo: Udi Citiat)
Ben Haim gave a speech saying: "My first memory of football is from the age of 6 when I went with my dad and brother to play football on Friday. My dad told me I was too small to play and had to wait until I grew up. So that I can play with the big ones. This image is etched in my head even after 33 years. This perseverance has accompanied me throughout my life and brought me to one of the most coveted clubs in the world of football, Chelsea.
"I look at the past years and know that football has always involved giving up a lot of fun things and willpower. My father was right, I did not really have coordination, but I was stubborn and determined to win even at the age of six. At some point I asked my father to sign me for Maccabi Tel Aviv, he I played for Maccabi Tel Aviv from the age of 6 to 22, I graduated and fulfilled a dream and became the youngest captain in the club. The best coaches in the world and cooperate with the best in the world.
"I kept learning from them and lots and lots, there was a lot to learn from them. My path was challenging and not easy, I never made assumptions for myself. I was total in everything I did. I gave up a lot of things to reach those levels and I do not regret anything for a moment. Another way to succeed, I do not know another way. I have always been humble enough to learn and get better. I have always felt abroad that I am an ambassador of the country, that people in the country watch me.
I wanted them to know abroad that there are good players in our country who can play overseas. I came to the English league thanks to the Israeli team where I first played at the age of 19. I played for the team and recorded 96 appearances.
Could not stop the tears.
Ben Haim (Photo: Udi Citation)
"The first opportunity was given to me by the late Nielsen, in what opened up a long and exciting journey for me. Many asked me what the highlight of my career was always one: the team captain, regardless of victories and losses. The moment I play the anthem and I am the captain. In every game, there is no substitute for it. I had many successes and quite a few disappointments, I met interesting people, I was exposed to different cultures and they were all connected by a love of football.
"Half an hour before dinner, he took out a rug and prayed. I take out a kippah, wine for kiddush and do kiddush. Imagine the situation. Football takes you to unexpected places and gives you a chance to make people happy. After a journey that lasted 33 years, it's time to announce retirement from football My life's passion for football did not end, on the contrary. If it were not for my injuries, I would have continued to play. The last year has been difficult for me, injuries, Corona, constipation from training and games, The whole period.
"The two anchors who have been by my side all my life and supported me all the way from a young age, my dear mother who would take me to training at the Tel Aviv University, prepare food for me and my brother food according to the menu I hung on the fridge. Dad, who would take me They say that a child only needs one adult to believe in him and fortunately I was blessed with two such, mother and father. My mother passed away three months, 22 days and 17 hours ago. , Every moment and I have no intention of quitting love for my mother, nothing can replace it.
Tal Ben Haim's father, the excited Emanuel (Photo: Udi Citiat)
"I thank my mother again for everything she has done for me and know she hears me. Thank you for years of giving, for always putting me and my career first. My dear father, thank you for everything you have done and given for me. There is no chance I would be without you Get to where I am. Without the support, the advice, the friendships, dear Habib Albi, I love you more than myself. You did everything to allow us to get as far as possible.
"They say you can't bring work home, but I didn't know how to make the separation. You understood me and put me and my career first, it's not obvious. The climb to every summit was with you and thanks to you. Thank you to all the coaches who coached me throughout my career. Thank you to all the players and the Maccabi Tel Aviv club and Betar Jerusalem.
I move on to the next challenge where it has always been the highlight of my career.
I received a lot from the Israeli team and it was time to give back.
I believe that with all the experience I have gained over the years I have something to contribute and I can help promote the defensive players.
When Willie offered me the role, I knew that was what I wanted to do, work with young actors, develop them and improve them in all parameters.
In the summer I coached a number of players and saw the improvement after a few training sessions.
I decided this was what worked best for me.
I hope that Israeli football is as proud of me as I have always been proud to represent it. "
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